Background
Phillips, William Paul was born on May 1, 1949 in Oneida, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Thomas and Lucille (Lewallen) Phillips.
Phillips, William Paul was born on May 1, 1949 in Oneida, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Thomas and Lucille (Lewallen) Phillips.
Bachelor, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1971; Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1975.
Assistant district attorney, City of Nashville, 1975-1976; assistant district attorney (8th dist), State of Tennessee, Huntsville, 1976-1979; district attorney general, State of Tennessee, Huntsville, since 1979.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, American Academy Forensic Science. Member Scott County Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association (Board of Governors 1986-1987), Tennessee District Attorneys Conference (secretary-treasurer 1984-1985, vice president 1985-1986, president 1986-1987).
Married Iva Mae Lavender, January 1, 1978. 1 child, William Paul Junior.